![]() ![]() O’Neal on board, the possibilities are endless. Maybe Monster can come up with its own brand of Icy Hot next, or possibly a shoe line-up that color coordinates with your headphones? With Mr. Still, it’s nice that Monster has picked a trusted name in technology like Shaq to speak for the M7. We realize everybody has to have a tablet these days, but we didn’t know that meant everybody. Maybe the Monster version could show a shot of Shaq’s humongous hand palming the M7 like an iPod, and claiming its gigantic screen is perfect for watching Kazaam.įor a company that made its name in audio cables and headphones, Monster’s rather bizarre transition into new markets, especially the tablet world, still has us scratching our heads a bit. (That has to end sometime, right?) For our own amusement, we can’t help but hope for a repeat of Shaq’s Buick commercial, in which he somehow packs his 8-foot frame inside a Lacrosse, filling the cab like Sasquatch in a go-cart while lauding its roomy interior. The man’s made more commercials than Flo from Progressive. ![]() Of course, if you haven’t noticed, Shaq says A LOT of things are awesome. And if you can’t trust a man who spent his career shattering backboards, body-slamming centers, and shanking free throws to check out your technology for you, who can you trust? The 7-inch device runs Android’s older Jellybean 4.1 OS, and boasts a dual core 1.5GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of storage. Shaq will also help out by endorsing Monster’s new POWERCARD, a credit card-sized power booster for smartphones, which claims to provide 5 hours of runtime in a third of the time as normal charging stations.ĭidn’t know Monster made charging stations and tablets? Well, don’t worry about the quality, because Shaq says they’re awesome. However I only carry a credit card holder. The Monster Mobile PowerCard lays claim to being slim enough to fit into any wallet. First released in September, the M7 is somehow being touted by Monster as a “premium” tablet, though it’s priced at a bottom-rung $150, and retails exclusively online from Walmart. With a sleek brushed steel exterior and palm sized design in both the Monster Mobile PowerCard and Monster PowerCard Turbo Portable, both mobile charging devices have a stylish look and great production values. Shaq will begin his new role as pitchman for the company by helping Monster market its M7 tablet. Fitbit Versa 3Įver see a monster pitching a Monster? You soon will, as Monster (formerly Monster Cable) announced today that basketball legend, class clown of the commentator world, and all around gargantuan human being, Shaquille O’Neal, has been tapped as its newest spokesmodel. The campaign will also feature digital and social media and PR, events, and retail activations, among other efforts, the company said. Its brand ambassadors, known as SOLdiers and Saviors of Sound, will share stories via social media about how music has changed their lives. SOL, a company that prides itself on its strong grassroots fanbase, launched a marketing campaign earlier this month called “Music Made Me Do It (#MMMDI).” ![]() Kevin Lee, son of Monster founder Noel Lee, is CEO of SOL Republic, which also designs headphones with interchangeable bands. Monster isn’t the only manufacturer of swappable headphones. Monster noted it would include a free PowerCard portable battery with each purchase for a limited time. The Inspiration Lite ship with three cables: one with iOS-compatible in-line mic and remote, one with Android-compatible, and one for use on airplanes. The same headband can be used for both the on- and the over-ear models. As of this writing, there were nearly 40 different headbands available on Monster’s site, with prices ranging from $24.95 to $39.95. Priced at a suggested $269, the Lite headphones feature interchangeable headbands, passive noise isolation and dual 3.5mm inputs for music sharing. Monster expanded its Inspiration headphones line with the addition of an on-ear model, known as the Inspiration Lite. ![]()
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